1 Corinthians 11:24

Authorized King James Version

And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εὐχαριστήσας

G2168

when he had given thanks

to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal

κλώμενον·

G2806

he brake

to break (specially, of bread)

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Λάβετε,

G2983

Take

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

φάγετε,

G5315

eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

μου

G3450

of me

#10

ἐστὶν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#11

τὴν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

σῶμα

G4983

body

the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively

#13

τὴν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

ὑπὲρ

G5228

for

"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super

#15

ὑμῶν

G5216

you

of (from or concerning) you

#16

κλώμενον·

G2806

he brake

to break (specially, of bread)

#17

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

#18

ποιεῖτε

G4160

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#19

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#20

τὴν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#21

ἐμὴν

G1699

of me

#22

ἀνάμνησιν

G364

remembrance

recollection

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Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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